My breath pumped raggedly and unevenly from my body. My legs burned, and my pulse was frantic. But I couldn't stop. The only thing keeping me alive was forward motion. So I had no choice but to keep going. My whole body was protesting as I threw myself into a river. I let the current carry me for a bit. I knew they would be coming after me, and attempting to cover my track even slightly was wise. The freezing water did nothing to calm my aching muscles. When I could stand it no longer I pulled myself from the water. I gasped, shivering as the air hit my skin, and continued to struggle through the woods. I heard a twig snap and looked around frantically.

"There you are." A voice sounded from my right. I jumped and looked toward the sound of the voice. My body sagged in relief.

"I don't think I've ever been so happy to see you." I panted out. He grinned and made his way over to me.

"Well now that does hurt a man's ego." He bent down and scooped me up into his arms. "Did you get it?" He asked. I nodded. His smile grew and he brought his face closer to mine, kissing me quickly and gently. "I knew you could do it." His arms tightened around me and he grinned before setting off at a run. "I've got camp set up just over this ridge. They won't be able to find us, not with all the wards I've put up." I nodded against his chest, and sighed, trying to get my breathing back under control.

The tent came into view and we quickly slid into it. It was like a nice little cottage on the inside. Thankfully a fire was burning in the fireplace. I could smell something cooking in the kitchen. "You've been busy I see." I commented sliding out of his arms.

"I do what I can." He answered with a grin. "You ought to change out of those sodden clothes. I can help you with that if you like." He laughed and shot a wink and a grin at me.

"I think I can manage." I rolled my eyes, and wandered off towards the bathroom. A fresh change of clothes and two fluffy towels awaited me. I turned on the shower, and then I pulled my prize out a hidden pocket in my cloak. The whole reason I was being hunted down. I held the crystal up the light and gazed at it. It was such a small thing to have so much power. I put it carefully on the vanity and stepped into the shower. I moaned as the warm water hit my body. I stood under the spray loving the warmth that spread over my body.

I wasn't entirely sure how I came to be in the situation I was in. How did I wind up working with someone who I had always been at odds with? And not just working, genuinely liking them. I sighed and blinked a couple of times, returning my mind to the present. I quickly finished showering; I wrapped a towel around my body, and used the other one to towel my hair dry. I got dressed into a pair of black sweats and white V-neck shirt. I stuck my feet into a pair of fluffy black slippers and padded back into the main room.

"Feeling better?" He asked. I nodded. I walked over to where he was sitting and a dropped down next to him, resting my head on his shoulder. He rested his hand on my knee and put his cheek against the top of my head. "Are you hungry?" He asked.

"Starving." I answered. He stood and offered me a hand. I took it and he led me to the kitchen. He set dinner down on the table, and sat across from me.

"I'll have to heal you up after dinner." He said casually. I raised an eyebrow. "You've got cuts all over your face." I put a hand to my face and felt it. There were indeed cuts all over it.

"I can heal myself."

"I've no doubt, but healing facial injuries can be difficult." He cast a level stare at me.

"I suppose you're right. Thanks for dinner. It's good."

"You're welcome." He smiled.

After dinner he sat across from me in the sitting room and tucked two strands of hair behind my ears. He looked intently at my face. He raised his wand and muttered a couple of incantations. I could feel the swelling easing and felt the cuts heal up. "Are you hurt anywhere else?" He asked.

"No, I don't think so. I'll check later though. Thanks." He nodded and brushed three fingers across my face. I felt a blush creep up where he had just touched me. He grinned at my reaction. His face lowered to mine and his lips lightly brushed against mine. I could feel his lips curve upwards against mine. His hands came to rest on my ribcage and he kissed me a little more forcefully. My hands shifted to his shoulders and I pushed back slightly. "I'm really tired." I sighed.

"Of course, want me to read to you?" He asked. I nodded. He led me over to a couch and I settled in against his side. His voice soon washed over me. I could feel my eyes growing heavy and I sunk deeper into the couch. I heard him shut the book and put it down. His arms came around me and his hands ran through my hair. My mind grew hazy and sleep was imminent. I could feel him moving, he was moving me, probably to the bedroom. He set me down on the bed and was going to leave. I reached out a hand and grabbed his.

"Stay with me." I whispered. I felt the bed shift, and his body wrap over mine.

"Goodnight Hermione." He said, his hand coming to rest on my stomach.

"Goodnight Draco." I mumbled. My hands came to rest over his, and I sighed, slipping into sleep.

AN: Just a story idea floating about in my head. I'll back track in later chapters to explain how they ended up together. Anyway let me know what you think! The rating miiight change later on. Drop me review! :)